The Tiny King by Taro Miura- ESSENTIAL

Miura, Taro The Tiny King.  PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick, 2013.  $17 Content: G. Once upon a time there was a Tiny King who lived by himself, in a big, big castle. He had a big, big bathtub that even had a water fountain. But playing in the water is never much fun when you are all by yourself. He had a big white horse but he was so tiny he fell off the horse every time he tried to ride.  The Tiny King seemed to have anything and everything anyone would ever want.  But what’s the fun in not having someone to share it with? Then one day, something BIG happens that changes everything!  This story is tender-hearted and terrific!  We loved how tiny the King looked against the bright, bold cutouts and collage pages.  This is a heartwarming story with a great message for adults and little kids alike.  We loved each page and recommend this book to readers of all ages.  Pre-K.  EL (K-3)- ESSENTIAL.  Reviewer: SL